Best colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026
2,413 colleges in Tamil Nadu charge between ₹984 and ₹2.52 Cr in the first year, and NIT Trichy is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Tamil Nadu — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 2,413 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹984 – ₹2.52 Cr |
| Government / Private | 216 / 2,197 |
| NIRF-ranked | 290 of 2,413 |
| Highest package reported | ₹4.7 Cr |
| Top rated | NIT Trichy |
Top 25 colleges in Tamil Nadu
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1
NIT Trichy
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1964
10.0 Fees from ₹8.81 L NIRF #9 Highest ₹64 L 69 courses -
2
Loyola College
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1925
10.0 Fees from ₹3.33 L NIRF #14 Highest ₹9.5 L 58 courses -
3
Madras Christian College - [MCC]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1837
10.0 Fees from ₹2.06 L NIRF #2025 87 courses -
4
SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1985
10.0 Fees from ₹19.1 L NIRF #2024 398 courses -
5
Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences - [SIMATS]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2005
10.0 Fees from ₹1.13 Cr NIRF #2025 321 courses -
6
PSGR Krishnammal College for Women
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1963
10.0 Fees from ₹63,000 NIRF #9 Highest ₹26 L 89 courses -
7
Christian Medical College - [CMC]
Vellore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1900
10.0 Fees from ₹1.6 L NIRF #3 35 courses -
8
Stella Maris College
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1960
9.9 Fees from ₹1.94 L NIRF #41 53 courses -
9
Madras Medical College - [MMC]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1835
9.9 Fees from ₹1.8 L NIRF #16 76 courses -
10
Tamil Nadu National Law University - [TNNLU]
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2012
9.9 Fees from ₹7.72 L NIRF #1 Highest ₹5 L 11 courses -
11
SRM Institute of Hotel Management
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1993
9.9 Fees from ₹1.9 L NIRF #1 Highest ₹6.33 L 4 courses -
12
Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras - [DoMS IIT Madras]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2004
9.9 Fees from ₹13.5 L NIRF #13 Highest ₹35.5 L 7 courses -
13
Women's Christian College - [WCC]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1915
9.9 Fees from ₹3.38 L NIRF #101150 50 courses -
14
Indian Institute of Management - [IIMT]
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2011
9.9 Fees from ₹21 L NIRF #65 Highest ₹43.69 L 14 courses -
15
Saveetha School of Law
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2009
9.9 Fees from ₹17.5 L 10 courses -
16
Stanley Medical College
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1938
9.9 Fees from ₹1.17 L 40 courses -
17
Great Lakes Institute of Management
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2004
9.9 Fees from ₹23.5 L NIRF #37 Highest ₹39.3 L 8 courses -
18
College of Engineering, Anna University - [CEG]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1794
9.9 Fees from ₹4.6 L NIRF #9 66 courses -
19
Vellore Institute of Technology - [VIT University]
Vellore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1984
9.9 Fees from ₹7.83 L NIRF #16 Highest ₹1 Cr 124 courses -
20
Hindusthan School of Architecture - [HSOA]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2015
9.9 Fees from ₹6.25 L 1 courses -
21
Holy Cross College (Autonomous)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1923
9.9 Fees from ₹1.47 L NIRF #52 67 courses -
22
Ethiraj College for Women
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1948
9.9 Fees from ₹2.81 L NIRF #64 Highest ₹10 L 73 courses -
23
Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science - [SRCAS]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1987
9.8 Fees from ₹2.88 L NIRF #76 Highest ₹12 L 90 courses -
24
PSG College of Arts and Science
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1947
9.8 Fees from ₹96,850 NIRF #10 Highest ₹14 L 126 courses -
25
SRM Dental College Ramapuram
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1996
9.8 Fees from ₹15.7 L NIRF #8 12 courses
Showing 25 of 2,413. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 2,413 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Tamil Nadu the published first-year fee runs from ₹984 to ₹2.52 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 216 of these are government-run and 2,197 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 290 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are there in Tamil Nadu?
There are 2,413 colleges listed in Tamil Nadu on this page, of which 216 are government and 2,197 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Tamil Nadu?
Published first-year fees range from ₹984 to ₹2.52 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Tamil Nadu?
NIT Trichy has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Tiruchirappalli.
What is the highest package from colleges in Tamil Nadu?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹4.7 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.